Seiko Essentials QuartzvsTSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple
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Measurements
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Essentials Quartz

Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple
Diameter
40.2mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Thickness
8.3mm
lowest
10mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
30m
MSRP
$265
lowest
$350
Movement
Seiko 6N52
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz for its exceptional value and convenience, highlighting its thin case that easily fits under cuffs. The watch is noted for its high quality and comfort, particularly the titanium variant with a mesh bracelet weighing only 50g and featuring a sapphire crystal and 10 bar water resistance. However, some owners observe that polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating on certain variants may wear off edges over time. The bracelet on the titanium model has smaller center links, creating wider gaps than its steel counterpart. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its value and comfortable, slim wearability.
The TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple is widely praised for its excellent finishing and unique, nostalgic dial design, with one owner calling the understated purple dial the best execution of a purple watch. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the balanced design and proportions, and the bracelet micro-adjust is noted for its smoothness and range of stops. One owner specifically purchased the Raven Purple Natty Boh Moon quartz watch for use as their Ravens gameday watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple highly for its distinctive dial and excellent finishing at its price point.
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